59 Socialists in Congress  2002

By Chuck Morse Published 09. 6. 02 at 20:00 Sierra Time

On the extreme left wing of the Democratic Party, The Progressive Caucus is affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America, which, in turn, is the American affiliate of the Socialist International. Congressional Caucus members, I would contend, should actually be called Socialists rather than Democrats. Unlike their European counterparts, these homegrown American Socialist Congressmen try to refrain from showing their true authoritarian colors. Such displays would be too risky in an America that is still steeped in traditional freedoms. There are still enough of us out here who would boot them out of office if they revealed too much of their true stripe.

Socialists, like Communists, Nazis, Klansmen, or other political groups, rightfully enjoy the same constitutional protections as the rest of us. Unlike their more radical aforementioned counterparts however, the socialists believe in changing the system by "boring from within" rather than through illegal violence and sedition. As such, they prefer legislation, often filled with deceptive legalese and passed through Congress by duplicitous means, as their choice of arms in their quest toward revolutionary goals. Socialists are gradualists rather than extremists. They are slowly chipping away at our G-d given rights.

Freedom loving Americans would be well advised to keep a close eye on socialist Congressmen. While they may talk like the rest of us, especially when sojourning in their respective districts, they operate from a different paradigm. If they decide to support a war against Iraq, for example, or any other intervention overseas, their motives would more likely be based on an agenda that seeks to entangle the US in a new world order than in protecting the interests of sovereign America.

As a matter of principle and as an article of faith, socialists support a socialist world government as an ultimate goal. The method they employ is the gradual transfer of constitutional responsibilities from elected American legislatures to international agencies accountable to no one. Socialists are apt to support such things as international standing armies, an international tax, the transfer of American capital to third world dictators, and the surrender of congressional responsibilities to the UN, the WTO, the IMF, UNESCO and now the International Criminal Court. Whenever communistic protocols emerge out of a UN sponsored conference, as is always the case, and whenever such un-American protocols are rejected by a still largely patriotic Congress, the socialist congressmen and their allies will more than likely try to foist the protocol on the American people through a back door.

Socialists believe in sovereignty eroding entanglements abroad and big-state socialism at home. They support high taxes on working people with the money transferred to bureaucracies staffed by their friends. They support a welfare state that oppresses poor people, especially minorities, who then become their constituents. They support left-wing judges who are willing to subvert the democratic power of Congress by making laws from the bench. While they support mandatory public education, mandatory labor unions, mandatory racial quotas, land-grabbing environmental regulation, and thought control in the form of hate speech legislation, they turn around and become downright libertarian when it comes to pornography, abortion, sex, drugs, homosexuality, and other agendas that debauch the citizenry.

Following is the Sept. 2002 membership list of the Progressive Caucus:

McCarthy referred to his investigation of communism, according to Herman, as like"skunk hunting". "Digging out a skunk," he stated, "is a dirty, smelly business. No one wants to be near you when you're done - but someone's got to do it". McCarthy stated:

Unfortunately, it appears that -- like 90+% of past, present, and future Members -- self-aggrandizement was/is more important than truth. I'm convinced the commie/socialists have become entrenched since the early 1900's and another AR or CW will be the future outcome.

>> I believe that every one of them represents densely populated urban areas. <<

Congressman Lane Evans represents rural towns on the mississippi river in Western Illinois. He was nearly ousted from office in 1994 and 1998. (I think he won by 1.5% or something). His district is generally middle of the road--I don't know how this socialist keeps winning re-election.

"THE SKUNKS" during the government hearings on Commies in the 50,s were such fun to watch. All the skunks had to do was say yes or no to a simple question and they must have known their Commie affiliation was wrong because they answered by talking in circles (sorta like the Clintons huh?). I notice ALL THE COMMIE's now in Congress also talk in circles to evade the truth.

I have no doubt that we are watching the hostile take-over of our free America by power mad liberal democrat elitists who depend on the vote of foolish people who know nothing of their motives and have been brainwashed by the public school system and the fourth wing of government, the liberal press.

You wrote: "I hate to break it to you, but there are 500+ socialists in Congress."

You got THAT right! As elitist Socialist/Liberals (now calling themselves "Progressives" rather than "Liberals"), The "Progressive" Caucus membership is only made up of those who are willing to admit that they hate America's form of government and are busily undermining our Constitution.

Hillary agrees with them that our Constitution stands in the way of them realizing their goals, but you won't find her or any of the others who plan to run for *the presidency* on that list.

"The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is the largest socialist organization in the United States, and the principal U.S. affiliate of the Socialist International (also in Francais and Espanol). DSA's members are building progressive movements for social change while establishing an openly socialist presence in American communities and politics...

"We invite you to support the campaign by adding your name to the list of signers of the Pledge for Economic Justice. In conjunction with the Campaign DSA is working with the Congressional Progressive Caucus, a network of more than 50 progressive members of the US House of Representatives...

"The Progressive Caucus of the US House of Representatives is made up of 58 members of the House. The Caucus works to advance economic and social justice through sponsoring legislation that reflects its purpose. The Caucus also works with a coalition of organizations, called the Progressive Challenge, to bring new life to the progressive voice in US politics." [snip]

Progressive Caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives:

The Progressive Caucus of the US House of Representatives is made up of 58 members of the House. The Caucus works to advance economic and social justice through sponsoring legislation that reflects its purpose. The Caucus also works with a coalition of organizations, called the Progressive Challenge, to bring new life to the progressive voice in US politics.

Statement of Purpose

The Progressive Caucus is organized around the principles of social and economic justice, a non-discriminatory society and national priorities which represent the interests of all people, not just the wealthy and the powerful.

Our purpose is to present thoughtful, practical solutions to the economic and social problems facing America. Our people-based agenda extends from job creation to job training, to economic conversion, to single payer healthcare reform, to adequate funding for the AIDS crisis, to environmental reform, and to women's rights.

Now that the cold war is over, this nation's budget and overall priorities must reflect that reality. We support further cuts in outdated and unnecessary military spending, a more progressive tax system in which wealth taxpayers and corporations contribute their fair share, and a substantial increase in social programs designed to meet the needs of low-and-middle-income American families. We believe that these goals fit within an overall commitment to deficit reduction.

3 years ago there was a link to the Progressive Caucus, on the home page of the DSA. Many of the commies were confronted, by their constituents, about being members of the DSA, the link was removed. When confronted they all did what Democrats do best, LIE.

I know that my local communists, Julia Carson, is safe as can be. Every election there are a few precincts that always report last and they always have just enough votes to put her over the top in close elections. We can't even get people to work the polls in some of her precincts because it is not safe to be in those neighborhoods if you are white and/or Republican. The Sheriff used to send in workers, but they stopped that a few years ago. So now there are a good number of voting locations in Julia's district that are manned by her people only. Of course I would never want to insinuate that there is anything amiss going on at those polling places;), only that the aren't being watched. I tried to get a letter in the local newspaper two cycles ago pointing out her affliation, but they wouldn't print it.

There used to be a list and an explanation of the Progressive caucus being a subsidiary of the the DSA. First the explanation went and then the list. It seems that too many members of the Progressive caucus were taking heat from their constituents for being listed there.

There used to be an essay which explained that the DSA had long since given up fighting as a third party and decided to work from within one of the two majors. Since the Democrat party seemed closer to their goals, they were the best choice. They also explained the use of progressive caucus terminology, as necessary because many Blacks don't understand socialism and are afraid of the term.

It is rough to live in a district like that. Peter DeFazio is our congress critter and will doubtless be re-elected but we will register our votes against him and for the Republicans in the statewide races.

Actually you can reduce that number by one more point since Paul Wellstone is dead and his seat is being filled by an independent. Not sure how the independent figures into this, but God took Paul off the list.

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